- Blended family issues
- ACT and CBT methods
- Trauma focused work
About Ashley
Ashley Spitzer is an Ohio LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with 20 years in clinical practice. She works with adults and adolescents on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, and family problems including blended family issues. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating issues, caregiver stress, and coping with life changes.
Ashley centers sessions on what a person needs right now. She keeps conversation direct and encourages straightforward questions. Sessions focus on symptoms and immediate concerns while also looking at patterns that contribute to ongoing stress. Clients are invited to speak freely about their feelings and goals.
Her approach mixes practical therapies that look at thoughts, feelings, and behavior with techniques that address emotions and traumatic memories. She adapts methods to each person and asks for feedback about what helps. This keeps work grounded and focused on what actually changes day-to-day life.
Clinically, she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. That variety supports work on trauma, mood, anxiety, and relationship dynamics related to family life and blended households.
Ashley has experience conducting assessments and providing individual and family therapy to people aged 13 and older. She aims to help people clarify goals, set boundaries, and build consistent habits that reduce stress and improve functioning. For those navigating stepfamily roles, she offers straightforward support for merging routines and communication.
To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps that move daily life toward what matters, which can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and routines, useful for depression, anxiety, sleep, and eating concerns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional patterns that affect relationships and closeness. It can be helpful for intimacy-related problems and communication struggles that show up in blended households.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and test methods that fit their needs and preferences. Feedback from the client guides adjustments so the work stays practical and focused.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as they are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when a quick conversation or quieter surroundings are needed.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family problems including blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and client-focused. She encourages open questions and asks for feedback about which approaches are helping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with adolescents and adults on mood, trauma, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LISW, meaning Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.